In Texas. Shocking Lack of Ex-es.

Here I am in the great state of Texas. Purportedly, I've been living in Galveston but what does that Willie Nelson know anyway. Short overnight in Amarillo which of course I cannot help but refer to as Armadillo.

Impressions of eastern New Mexico were, yes it is beautiful but wow do they need some wildlife underpasses. The carnage along the road was a bit shocking. I even saw a Red Tailed hawk that got nailed. Also a fox, lots of coyotes, and what I can only assume was the remains of a deer in the roadway, which looked like a scene out of Walking Dead.

This is the first time I've ever been in Texas other than for a notable class reunion in Dallas in 1995. So I'm eagerly looking forward to my drive tomorrow from Amarillo to outside Dallas. The mission is to visit the graves of my great-great grandparents Watson about 60 miles from Dallas in the tiny town of Fairlie, TX.

Joseph was a dreamer, educated but not practical and relocated the family to Texas twice.He's buried here with his wife. Here are their headstones. His and hers, kind of nice aren't they? A bit surprising those could be paid for considering their circumstances. There's a story there I'm sure.

I'll also be connecting with more high school chums, this time two teacher's kids Richard and Anne McGowan who I haven't seen since aforementioned class reunion in 1995. Much merriment should ensue.